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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.68, 1,235.88 and 546.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.68, 1,235.88 and 546.48 is: 754.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.68 : 1,235.88 = 546.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.68/1,235.88 = 546.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.68x = 1,235.88 × 546.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.68x = 675,383.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,383.70/895.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.05

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